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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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